Kateri tekakwitha biography summary of thomas

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July 14: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin—USA Memorial

1656–1680
Patron Saint of Canada, Native Americans, ecologists, environment, exiles, orphans, people ridiculed for their piety, and the physically impaired
Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012
Liturgical Color: White
Version: Full – Short

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Quote:
Kateri impresses us by the action of grace in her life in spite of the absence of external help and by the courage of her vocation, so unusual in her culture.

In her, faith and culture enrich each other! May her example help us to live where we are, loving Jesus without denying who we are. Saint Kateri, Protectress of Canada and the first Native American saint, we entrust to you the renewal of the faith in the first nations and in all of North America!

May God bless the first nations! ~Canonization homily, Pope Benedict XVI

Reflection: Jesuit missi